Best Pistols in MW4
Data updated ยท Latest official patch:
Three questions, three named sources, for the 4 pistols with community builds. The table is ordered by pick rate.
- Most picked (CODMunity pick rate)
- Krait P68 at 2.1% of Multiplayer picks (CODMunity, read November 4, 2026). Next is the SANG 9mm at 2.0%.
- Fastest community-reported time to kill (ggranked)
- SANG 9mm, 933 ms in ggranked's list, that site's own measure. Its separate Apex entry, the GS Magna, is lower at 674 ms.
- Highest DMZ tier (DMZ Radar)
- Krait P68, SANG 9mm, Mojave .357, and .50 GS, tier D in DMZ Radar's DMZ PvP list (4 weapons share it).
Community-reportedSources: CODMunity, ggranked and DMZ Radar, read November 4, 2026.
Pistols ranked by pick rate
4 pistols with community builds, ordered by CODMunity pick rate, largest first; a weapon with no reported rate comes last. The ggranked column is the base weapon.
| Weapon | Pick rate (CODMunity) | ggranked tier | ggranked TTK | DMZ Radar tier | Fire rate (RPM) | Magazine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krait P68 | 2.1% | Tier B | 950 ms | Tier D | 260 | 10 |
| SANG 9mm | 2.0% | Tier B | 933 ms | Tier D | 370 | 13 |
| Mojave .357 | 0.9% | Tier B | 1,036 ms | Tier D | 141 | 8 |
| .50 GS | 0.8% | Tier B | 985 ms | Tier D | 166 | 7 |
Each pistol in detail
Krait P68
Activision describes the Krait P68 this way: Semi-auto sidearm with a controllable fire rate; subsonic rounds hide enemy skulls on kills. Its Apex Attachment is the Krait P68 Commando: Icepick-grip CQB knife that improves melee damage and lunge range; the off-hand steadies the pistol for better recoil control.
CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Contender tier): Muzzle: SFO Proto-33; Barrel: Ballistarc GMA6 6"; Trigger Action: P68 Tapper 9; Magazine: 15 Round Mag; Rear Grip: MAGTAC .45. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, damage range, and bullet velocity better and ads speed, sprint to fire speed, and reload time worse.
Pick rate 2.1%, rank 1 of 4. ggranked tier B, 950 ms, rank 2 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 260 RPM, rank 2 of 4, magazine 10.
SANG 9mm
Activision describes the SANG 9mm this way: Close-quarters sidearm with rapid follow-up shots and minimal recoil. Its Apex Attachment is the SANG Breach: Underbarrel shotgun loaded with one 12-gauge shell; a canted stance braces against the recoil.
CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Versatile build (Very good tier): Optic: Z-Dot 9; Muzzle: Expedite Drill L4; Barrel: TT CP-9mm Barrel; Magazine: 17 Round Mag; Trigger Action: SANG Highmatch; Apex Attachment: SANG Breach. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, damage range, and bullet velocity better and ads speed, sprint to fire speed, and fire rate worse.
Pick rate 2.0%, rank 2 of 4, 0.1 points below the Krait P68. ggranked tier B, 933 ms, rank 1 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 370 RPM, rank 1 of 4, magazine 13.
Mojave .357
Activision describes the Mojave .357 this way: Revolver with heavy stopping power at close range. Its Apex Attachment is the Mojave Lawless: Fan the hammer for rapid hip-fired shots that favor speed over precision.
CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Mobility build (Viable tier): Cylinder: Mojave Speed Cylinder; Muzzle: Matuzek H357-M Comp; Barrel: Bryson Snub 2"; Rear Grip: SA Tyrant Grip; Ammunition: .357 Magnum Overpressured; Apex Attachment: Mojave Lawless. In CODMunity's data that build makes fire rate, sprint to fire speed, and movement speed better and horizontal recoil, reload time, and bullet velocity worse.
Pick rate 0.9%, rank 3 of 4, 1.2 points below the Krait P68. ggranked tier B, 1,036 ms, rank 4 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 141 RPM, rank 4 of 4, magazine 8.
.50 GS
Activision describes the .50 GS this way: Heavy-hitting 50-caliber sidearm that rewards recoil control. Its Apex Attachment is the GS Magna: Fully automatic .50 GS with a thunderous rate of fire. Not intended for accuracy.
CODMunity's highest-tier Multiplayer build for it is the Mobility build (Viable tier): Optic: Bruen Field-Op; Muzzle: FTAC HVY-S50; Barrel: Matuzek Monarch; Magazine: 25 Round Drum Mag; Rear Grip: TT Bulkkot Grip; Apex Attachment: GS Magna. In CODMunity's data that build makes magazine size, fire rate, and bullet velocity better and reload time, ads speed, and sprint to fire speed worse.
Pick rate 0.8%, rank 4 of 4, 1.3 points below the Krait P68. ggranked tier B, 985 ms, rank 3 of 4. DMZ Radar tier D, unchanged. Fire rate 166 RPM, rank 3 of 4, magazine 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which MW4 pistols is picked most?
Krait P68 at 2.1% of picks in CODMunity's list. A pick rate is a share of picks.
Which MW4 pistols has the lowest time to kill?
SANG 9mm at 933 ms in ggranked's list, that site's own measure.
Is there one best pistol in MW4?
No. Most picked (CODMunity pick rate): Krait P68. Fastest community-reported time to kill (ggranked): SANG 9mm. Highest DMZ tier (DMZ Radar): Krait P68, SANG 9mm, Mojave .357, and .50 GS.
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